used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
affrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
brushesnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪz/
plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
dustersnounUS /ˈdʌstərz/
plural of “duster” — a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
being one more than seven
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
set up or found
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
gaieties
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From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
hastes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
immediately past
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
mistress's
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From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
not any; not one
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
POLLOCKnounUS /ˈpɑːlək/
United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)
From this reading POLLOCK.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
revenges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
only a very short time before
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
slumbers
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From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
ThrustsnounUS /θrʌsts/
plural of “thrust” — the force used in pushing
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
precisely as stated
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Lucy was down stairs by eight o'clock, appearing scarcely to feel any fatigue from the gaieties of the last evening.
accept gladly
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The servants, taking advantage of their mistress's slumbers, had not been very careful to rouse themselves early; and as Lucy wandered about the house, she found nothing but rooms half closed, and maids with sweeping brushes, dusters, and open windows, forming no tempting welcome on a cold morning.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Wisdom revenges, said The world; is quick and deadly of resentment; Thrusts at the very shadow of affront, And hastes by death to wipe its honor clean.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, chill as was prospect both within and without, she felt nothing cheerless that morning, and, putting on her bonnet and cloak, she went out, saying she would be back by breakfast time.
